1910.1200(b)(4)(iii): HazCom Training for Sealed Containers
In workplaces where employees handle chemicals only in sealed containers, employers must provide HazCom information and training under paragraph (h), except the location of the written program, to the extent needed to protect them if a hazardous chemical spills or leaks.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(b)(4)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $45,150 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: IL (3), PR (2), NH (1).
- Related part: 1910.1200(b) Scope and application (44 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(4)(iii) is one requirement inside 1910.1200 Hazard communication, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(iii) Employers shall ensure that employees are provided with information and training in accordance with paragraph (h) of this section (except for the location and availability of the written hazard communication program under paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this section), to the extent necessary to protect them in the event of a spill or leak of a hazardous chemical from a sealed container. 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Export the list: 12 inspections cited 1910.1200(b)(4)(iii) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1200(b)(4)(iii).
At 9:40 a.m. on November 20, 2024, an employee was operating a forklift outside the cattle pens at the paunch pad area, dumping dry paunch (powder texture) ontothe floor. During this time, a subcontracted employee was operating a front-end loader in close proximity, loading paunch…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: IL (3), PR (2), NH (1), AZ (1), NC (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FCX2025XAD245X0051 - JBS TOLLESON, INC. | TOLLESON, AZ | $11,524 |
| XPO | LA SALLE, IL | $9,880 |
| WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION | JAMESBURG, NJ | $7,566 |
| AMAZON MLI1 | DAVENPORT, IA | $7,093 |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. | SOUTH ELGIN, IL | $6,913 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1200(b)(4)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(b) Scope and application 44 citations
- 1910.1200(b)(4) 29 citations
- 1910.1200(b)(4)(ii) 14 citations
- 1910.1200(b)(3) 9 citations
- 1910.1200(b)(1) 6 citations
- 1910.1200(b)(3)(iv)
- 1910.1200(b)(5)
- 1910.1200(b)(5)(i)
- 1910.1200(b)(5)(ii)
- 1910.1200(b)(5)(iii)
- 1910.1200(b)(5)(v)
- 1910.1200(b)(6)
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Frequently asked questions
Do workers who handle only sealed containers need HazCom training?
Yes, to the extent necessary to protect them in a spill or leak.
Is anything left out of this training?
The location and availability of the written hazard communication program.
Which paragraph sets the training content?
Paragraph (h) of 1910.1200.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-06
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.